But 15 minutes into my interview with the Torrent executives this week, I discovered that the two co-founders had been sued by their former employer for violating non-compete agreements, stealing trade secrets and other alleged misconduct. Torrent Chief Executive Travis Pine — who denies the charges — says it has been a “full-on war” with Kalispell, Montana-based National Flood Services.

But 15 minutes into my interview with the Torrent executives this week, I discovered that the two co-founders had been sued by their former employer for violating non-compete agreements, stealing trade secrets and other alleged misconduct. Torrent Chief Executive Travis Pine — who denies the charges — says it has been a “full-on war” with Kalispell, Montana-based National Flood Services.